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5.0Graphics7.5
5.3Overall performance8.5
7.1Display8.4
4.0Memory & storage4.0
7.6Battery & portability8.8
8.6Features & cooling7.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024)Galaxy Book 6 Ultra RTX 5070 (2026)
| XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024) | Galaxy Book 6 Ultra RTX 5070 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 240 mm | 248 mm | −8 mm |
| Width | 358 mm | 357 mm | +1 mm |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 15 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.9 kg | +0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Galaxy Book 6 Ultra RTX 5070 (2026)?
- Battery capacity100 Wh vs 80 Wh+24%
- Resolution class4K (2160p/2400p) vs 3K (1800p/2000p)
- MUX switchYes · Galaxy Book 6 Ultra RTX 5070 (2026): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Galaxy Book 6 Ultra RTX 5070 (2026): No
- USB-C ports3 vs 2+50%
- Max CPU clock5.1 GHz vs 4.7 GHz+9%
Why is Galaxy Book 6 Ultra RTX 5070 (2026) better than XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- GPU power (TGP)60 W vs 90 W+50%
- GPU compute (FP32)13.5 TFLOPS vs 21.1 TFLOPS+56%
- Brightness500 nits vs 1,000 nits2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,835 vs 13,392+36%
- Weight2.13 kg vs 1.86 kg+15%
- USB-A ports0 vs 1
- HDMI 2.1No · XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Thickness18 mm vs 15 mm+20%
- Pixel density139 ppi vs 212 ppi+53%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 8,533 MHz+33%
- Fan noise (max. load)50.5 dB vs 48.5 dB+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 60 W | 90 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.5 TFLOPS | 21.1 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,835 | 13,392 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 7 356H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 7 165H, Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 16,323 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,825 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,165 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2400 | 2880 × 1800 |
| Resolution class | 4K (2160p/2400p) | 3K (1800p/2000p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 139 ppi | 212 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 8,533 MHz |
| Upgradable RAM | No | No |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 130 W | 140 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 15 mm |
| Width | 358 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 248 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Silver | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.5 dB | 48.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 0 | 1 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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